G85vs Nikon D7500
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Video — G85 (2016): The G85 is the definitive enthusiast MFT package — combining 4K/30p, Dual I.S. 2 stabilisation, and weather sealing in an affordable, well-built body. It lacks phase-detect AF (contrast-detect only) but covers travel, landscape, and casual video effectively. One of the best-value used-market MFT cameras available — a practical, capable companion for photographers who want reliability over cutting-edge specs.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
G85 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want weather sealing on a budget
- Vloggers and hybrid shooters
- MFT system users stepping up from entry-level
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the g85 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | G85 (2016) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £899 |
| Sensor | 16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS (no low-pass filter) | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, DFD technology | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (body + lens) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 426g (body only) | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 128.4 × 89.2 × 74.3mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | G85 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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